Nonning
| Company type | Pastoral lease |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sheep grazing |
| Founded | 1864 |
| Founder | C. H. Leycester |
| Headquarters | Kimba (nearest town) , Australia |
Area served | South Australia, Gawler Range region |
| Products | Merino wool, Dorper sheep meat |
Nonning, also referred to as Nonning Station, functions as a pastoral lease and officially designated locality within South Australia, primarily engaged in sheep grazing operations. The official recognition of its name and boundaries occurred on 26 April 2013.
Situated approximately north of Kimba and westward of Iron Knob, Nonning is positioned at the eastern extremity of the Gawler Range. Its neighboring properties include Beacon Hill Station to the north, Kolendo and Mount Ive on the western side, Uno lying to the south, and Siam Station bordering it to the east.
The land encompassing the Gawler Ranges is traditionally owned by the Gugada people.
The initial lease for this area was secured by Charles Ryan in 1864, with C. H. Leycester establishing Nonning in that same year. Throughout the 1860s, ownership transferred several times. By 1868, the station covered an extensive area featuring wells and dams, supporting a flock exceeding 7,000 sheep. Eventually, Nonning was amalgamated with Kolendo and Coralbignie stations, serving as the principal station where at one period around 90,000 sheep were shorn. The lease concluded in 1888.
During the 1890s, increased rental fees prompted abandonment by some lessees; however, subsequent reductions allowed McTaggart, Smith and Gooch to obtain the lease in 1906. By 1915, McTaggart had acquired full ownership.
In 2003, Dorper sheep were introduced into an existing merino flock. By 2010, the property had attained organic certification status. The McTaggart family transitioned from wool production towards meat production by 2009, managing a flock numbering about 30,000 sheep.
Nonning Post Office commenced operations in 1867, though its closing date remains undocumented. Additionally, a primary school once served the locality.
Annually, Nonning Station hosts a gymkhana event organized by the Gawler Ranges Progress Association to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
At Nonning's southern boundary lie the Coralbignie (Houlderoo) Rocks, which are recognized on the South Australian Heritage Register due to their geological importance.